Barbecue Advice for an Engineer

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Dr. BBQ: I apologize in advance for the multitude of questions in here but I just want to get down to cooking and I have some loose ends to tie up. There are so many conflicting styles, books, write-ups, etc that I go into overdrive when I read up on the subject. Basically I love to cook, love BBQ, and …

Rotisserie Recipe

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Dr. BBQ: I just got a new grill with a rotisserie. Can you suggest a good recipe to get me going? Miks 4u2 Hi Miks4u2, Here’s one of my favorite rotisserie recipes that my mom used to make when I was a kid. It’s a great summer dish. Dr. BBQ My Mom’s Rotisserie Pork Roast 1 Pork Loin Roast, about …

Beer-can Chicken Recipe

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Dr. BBQ, We are entering a cook-off amateur division in August. We will be cooking on a Weber smoker and Weber kettle, using your championship ribs and chicken recipe. We will cook both ribs and chicken in the smoker. Suggestions on procedures, i.e. ribs on top rack chicken on bottom? Timing? We will be cooking baby backs rather than St. …

Marinade vs. Barbecue Sauce

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I enjoyed your books greatly. My question is, what the difference between a BBQ sauce and a marinade? Also what is the best way to regulate the heat on a Weber kettle grill– to vent bottom vent or both? Thanks much, Sherwood Hi Sherwood, Thanks for the nice words. A marinade is usually a thinner liquid intended …

Don’t Cook Kebabs in Advance

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Help Dr. BBQ: I need to make 40 kebabs and I’d like to cook them in advance. Can I BBQ or bake one day in advance until “almost cooked” and then finish cooking on the BBQ the day of the event? I plan to make chicken kebabs and beef kebabs. I hope you can help! Janet Hi Janet, You really …